Plant Operative

Edwards & Pearce; Hessle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce seeks an experienced Plant Operative for a permanent, on-site role in Hull, working in a longstanding manufacturing business. You will operate rotary kilns, screens and blending equipment, following SOPs and safe systems of work to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities include feeding materials, monitoring process conditions, recording data, and ensuring housekeeping and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Ability to follow written operating procedures and production instructions.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary kilns, coolers, screens, blenders and related finishing plant equipment per SOPs.
• Prepare and feed raw materials to meet production schedules.
• Record production data and batch information accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe working practices across the site.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Safety awareness

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

FLT license (Counterbalance)

MEWP license

First Aid at Work

IOSH Working Safely

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Our client is a longstanding manufacturing business based in Hull and they are seeking an experienced Plant Operative to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is working on site within their manufacturing areas.

Duties

• Operate rotary kilns, coolers, screens, blenders and associated finishing plant equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures and safe systems of work.
• Prepare and feed raw materials into the production process to meet production schedules and product specifications.
• Monitor plant performance, process conditions and equipment operation, taking appropriate action or reporting abnormalities to the Production Supervisor.
• Operate blending equipment in accordance with approved batch cards, ensuring product quality and batch integrity are maintained throughout the process.
• Complete routine inspections of plant and equipment, identifying defects, wear or abnormal operating conditions.
• Accurately record production data, process parameters, meter readings and batch information.
• Prepare products for packaging, ensuring all labels, batch information and customer requirements are correct.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Inspect, monitor and record the performance of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and dust extraction equipment, ensuring collected material is safely handled and disposed of.
• Work in compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures, taking responsibility for personal safety and that of colleagues.
• Promptly report safety concerns, equipment failures, quality issues and production deviations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and housekeeping.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Production, Maintenance, Quality and Logistics to ensure efficient site operations.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested by management.

Working hours

The role is 12hrs working a 4 on and 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) this is over a 7 days rota (inc weekends)

Experience

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment.
• Good understanding of safe working practices within an industrial setting.
• Ability to follow written operating procedures and production instructions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a shift team.
• Ability to accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to identify plant abnormalities and report issues promptly.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• Physically capable of working within an industrial production environment.
• Previous experience operating rotary kilns.
• Experience operating blending or mixing equipment.
• Knowledge of bulk materials handling systems, conveyors and elevator systems
• Experience using forklifts or other mobile plant.
• Understanding of LEV systems and dust control equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• FLT License (Counterbalance).
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) License.
• First Aid at Work.
• Manual Handling.
• IOSH working safely (or equivalent)

Equal Opportunities Employer

Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer